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  Galena City School District
  Standards and Skills
  
LA.06  Language Arts - Grade 6
  
  
LA.06.01  correct sentence fragments.
LA.06.01.01       - correct missing subjects.
LA.06.01.02       - correct missing predicates.
LA.06.01.03       - add auxiliary verbs to gerunds.
LA.06.01.04       - change infinitives to verbs.
LA.06.02  correct sentence syntax.
LA.06.02.01       - complete passive constructions.
LA.06.02.02       - correct run-on sentences.
LA.06.02.03       - identify and correct comma splice errors.
LA.06.02.04       - identify complex sentences which lack parallel structure.
LA.06.02.05       - supply predicate to both clauses in a complex sentence.
LA.06.02.06       - correct subject-verb agreement errors.
LA.06.02.07       - use auxiliary verbs to demonstrate tense.
LA.06.03  use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs.
LA.06.03.01       - transform adjectives to adverbs by adding "-ly."
LA.06.03.02       - differentiate function of adjectives and adverbs.
LA.06.03.03       - apply rule that adjectives modify nouns.
LA.06.03.04       - apply rule that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
LA.06.04  combine two sentences using a variety of strategies.
LA.06.04.01       - combine two sentences to achieve the smallest number of words.
LA.06.04.02       - combine two sentences to show the relationship between ideas.
LA.06.04.03       - combine two sentences with conjunctive adverbs.
LA.06.04.04       - combine two sentences with coordinating conjunctions.
LA.06.04.05       - combine two sentences using apposition.
LA.06.04.06       - combine two sentences using relative clauses.
LA.06.04.07       - combine two sentences using nominalization.
LA.06.04.08       - combine two sentences using serial clauses or phrases.
LA.06.04.09       - combine two sentences using predicate nominatives.
LA.06.04.10       - use parallel constructions in sentence combining.
LA.05  use verb tenses consistently and logically within sentences and paragraphs.
LA.06  punctuate sentences correctly.
LA.06.06.01       - correct overuse of commas.
LA.06.06.02       - use commas to set off a direct quotation.
LA.06.06.03       - use apostrophes to show contraction.
LA.06.07  use pronouns correctly.
LA.06.07.01       - use subject or object forms of personal pronouns as appropriate (I/me, he/him).
LA.06.07.02       - match pronoun and antecedent in number and gender.
LA.06.07.03       - use relative pronouns (who, which, that) appropriately.
LA.06.07.04       - use reflexive pronouns (myself, himself) appropriately.
LA.06.08  proofread a paragraph for different multiple errors (uncued).
LA.06.08.01       - correct spelling errors.
LA.06.08.02       - correct capitalization.
LA.06.08.03       - correct verb forms.
LA.06.08.04       - correct punctuation.
LA.06.08.05       - correct subject-verb agreement.
LA.06.09  read, identify, compare, and apply conventions of a variety of literary genres.
LA.06.09.01       - read history.
LA.06.09.02       - read humor.
LA.06.09.03       - read tall tales.
LA.06.09.04       - read biography.
LA.06.09.05       - read geographical selections.
LA.06.09.06       - read book reports.
LA.06.09.07       - read autobiography.
LA.06.09.08       - read article introductions.
LA.06.09.09       - read test directions.
LA.06.09.10       - read poems.
LA.06.09.11       - read how to articles.
LA.06.09.12       - read myths.
LA.06.09.13       - read dramas.
LA.06.09.14       - read short stories.
LA.06.10  interpret poetry.
LA.06.10.01       - tell what poem is about.
LA.06.10.02       - draw a picture based on poetic description.
LA.06.11  analyze literary techniques.
LA.06.11.01       - evaluate the moral orientation and attributes of characters.
LA.06.11.02       - interpret metaphorical language.
LA.06.11.03       - explain the purpose of dialog and narrative description.
LA.06.11.04       - analyze the plot of story using diagrams, maps, and story boards.
LA.06.11.05       - explain the relationship between title and theme of a literary piece.
LA.06.11.06       - identify the tone of a poem, essay, or story.
LA.06.11.07       - define and identify authorial intent.
LA.06.12  use a variety of reading strategies to comprehend grade level text.
LA.06.12.01       - develop self-monitoring techniques (such as questioning, re-reading).
LA.06.12.02       - adjust reading pace for task (skimming and scanning).
LA.06.12.03       - identify specific sections of a selection which can answer a question.
LA.06.12.04       - use the five Ws & H (who, where, what, why, when, how) technique.
LA.06.13  comprehend literal meaning of grade level reading selection.
LA.06.13.01       - identify details.
LA.06.13.02       - identify facts.
LA.06.13.03       - summarize facts.
LA.06.13.04       - identify main idea.
LA.06.13.05       - follow multi-step written directions.
LA.06.13.06       - identify sequence.
LA.06.14  make inferences about of a grade level reading selection.
LA.06.14.01       - articulate an unstated main idea.
LA.06.14.02       - articulate an unstated theme.
LA.06.14.03       - interpret abstract language.
LA.06.14.04       - synthesize information from two different texts.
LA.06.14.05       - draw conclusions from evidence in text.
LA.06.14.06       - justify evaluations based on text.
LA.06.14.07       - explain conclusions in writing.
LA.06.14.08       - evaluate authorial purpose.
LA.06.15  analyze reading selections.
LA.06.15.01       - evaluate the significance of an action or dialog.
LA.06.15.02       - identify plot, character, setting and theme of a story.
LA.06.15.03       - analyze character motivation.
LA.06.15.04       - analyze cause and effect.
LA.06.15.05       - predict what a character would say or do.
LA.06.15.06       - apply definitions to make selections.
LA.06.15.07       - identify sequence in a narrative passage.
LA.06.15.08       - turn a narrative "how to" paragraph into a process diagram.
LA.06.15.09       - identify and compare metaphor, simile, and personification.
LA.06.16  use text structures.
LA.06.16.01       - use illustrations.
LA.06.16.02       - use headers.
LA.06.16.03       - read graphs.
LA.06.16.04       - read charts.
LA.06.16.05       - read maps.
LA.06.16.06       - interpret symbols given a key.
LA.06.16.07       - interpret map keys.
LA.06.16.08       - write a summary paragraph of information from a graphic display.
LA.06.17  apply vocabulary skills.
LA.06.17.01       - use context clues to find meaning of unfamiliar words.
LA.06.17.02       - apply different connotations in context.
LA.06.17.03       - use synonyms to extend meaning.
LA.06.17.04       - match analogies.
LA.06.18  differentiate between fact and opinion.
LA.06.18.01       - evaluate the significance of information.
LA.06.18.02